Havergal College Course Calendar, 2016-17 Academic Year

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

MANDARIN

GRADES 9 TO 12

LKMBD

– International Languages, Level 1 Mandarin, Academic

1 CREDIT

This introductory course is designed to enable students to begin to develop competence in listening,

speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin. Students will participate in interactive activities in which they

can apply and develop their language skills to communicate with native speakers of Mandarin. They will

explore aspects of culture in regions of the world where Mandarin is spoken, including social customs,

naming practices, family life and relationships, food, sports, music, popular festivals and celebrations.

Prerequisite: None

LKMCU

– International Languages, Level 2 Mandarin, University Preparation

1 CREDIT

This course offers students opportunities to further develop competence and confidence in listening,

speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin. Students will participate in interactive activities (e.g.,

discussions about daily lives of youth, travel, shopping) in which they will further develop their

knowledge of linguistic elements. They will continue to explore aspects of culture in regions of the

world where Mandarin is spoken, including fashion, historical figures, music, and dance. Students will

enhance their critical and creative thinking skills through reading diverse materials, including original

literature, and will explore a variety of personal and professional contexts in which knowledge of

Mandarin is required.

Prerequisite: LKMBD – International Languages, Level 1 Mandarin, Academic

LKMDU

– International Languages, Level 3 Mandarin, University Preparation

1 CREDIT

This course prepares students for postsecondary studies in Mandarin. Students will continue to refine

and enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin, with the goal of using

these communication skills in a variety of personal, academic, and professional contexts. Using a wide

variety of sources, including original texts in Mandarin, students will consolidate their language skills

as they use increasingly complex linguistic elements and language conventions. Students will also have

opportunities to enrich their knowledge of aspects of culture in regions where Mandarin is spoken,

including issues related to popular culture, linguistic communities in Canada, literature, history,

geography, and the arts.

Prerequisite: LKMCU – International languages, Level 2 Mandarin, University Preparation